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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.14, 669.56 and 407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.14, 669.56 and 407.30 is: 560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.14 : 669.56 = 407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.14/669.56 = 407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.14x = 669.56 × 407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.14x = 272,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,706.40/486.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.97

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